@Chook wrote:I'm seriously thinking about doing the Superbikes/National meet double if it goes ahead, I'd even seriously consider a ride over to Southern NSW/Northern Victoria prior to catch up with a few other heading down to Phillip Island from there.

Those that have been to the SB's before, what's the best way to stay? I'm pretty sure carting a tent around will be out for me unless I buy a new cheap and nasty and leave it behind. I'm guessing cheap pub accommodation etc close by would be booked out a year or so before?

Kaylah wont be able to get the time off for the whole trip (she'll be doing year 12) but we're thinking she could catch a Thursday night or Friday morning flight before the national meet and I'd pick her up at Tullamarine, then on to the meet.........

I'll need to have enough room in 1 pannier for Kaylah's clothes and most likely have to carry her jacket, boots and helmet 1/2 way around Australia on the way, that'll just leave the other pannier for me.

Hammy and I stayed at the Coachman Motel for a couple of nights (Sat & Sun). It was very convenient to town (ie 5 minutes walking distance). Give them a ring for a price. WSBK isn't like MotoGP, ie you can get good accommodation 3 months out at a reasonable price. Downside, the coffee shops don't open early! I'd stay there again.

Price is only $718 for the dates (17feb - 22nd). I think the price will need to be confirm as it seems too low.

Smiths beach is closer to the track.This new and modern place sleeps 14 if we have couples with us.

I stayed at Smiths Beach a few years ago with a couple of mates. Great accommodation - even had a copy of Easy Rider in the DVD cabinet! And a fish a chip shop within 300m. Probably too far to walk to the track so we decided to ride the 2ks or so.

@Chook wrote:a bloke from work who's a regullar at the WSB and GP's reckons you can pay a lot less at the WSB and book good accommodation a lot later than the GP, maybe the price is right

I hope it is right.Just looking around on that site at other less appealing places in Smiths beach suggest the price should be $1200 - $2000 for the same dates.I'm thinking we need to get the ball rolling very soon to get this confirmed and booked

It's both, have the National Meet the week after the WSBK so anyone who wants to do both doesn't have to either chose or make 2 trips. The attraction of 2 events on consecutive weekends could also make it more attractive for those travelling from further away.

If finances allow it I'm hoping to do both, been sussing out some areas I'd like to ride in to fill the wee up in between, atm I'm thinking leaving Adelaide Monday or Tuesday before WSBK's

Adelaide to Warrnambool and get a cheap pub roomPossibly a extra night somewhere else, cheap pub room if I doWarrnambool to Philip Island (get there Wednesday)Thurs-Sun WSBKMonday-Thursday or Friday go for a ride up the coast, perhaps do some of the Alpine Roads, meet up with a few forumites if they've got time, stay in cheap pub rooms or backpacker style accom.Friday meet Kaylah @ Tullamarine Airport, ride to GrampiansFri and Sat night National MeetSunday ride home to Adelaide with Kaylah and anyone else from SA attending

I think we're flogging a dead horse with this one madmax. If anyone wants to catch up for a night there I'm all up for a overnight stay somewhere there on the way home the weekend after the Superbikes.

Just reading through the pages of this thread. The first four pages there was a lot of interest, then it just fell off with barely anyone committing. Disappointing as the Grampians would be a great weekend.